What are the responsibilities and job description for the AY 26-27 Part-time Lecturer in Public Policy (Non-Senate) position at University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)?
Open date: January 14, 2026
Most recent review date: Friday, Feb 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
The UCLA Department of Public Policy is receiving applications until open positions are filled as dictated by departmental needs for part-time lectureships (Non-Senate) during Summer Sessions and the academic year.
Responsibilities include teaching; conducting regularly scheduled office hours; and writing and grading papers/exams. Ability to work cooperatively with other faculty and department staff is essential.
We welcome candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds, who demonstrate commitment to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students, and whose experience in teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Appointments are generally made by quarter for the following term dates as follows:
* Summer (various session start dates): June-September
* Fall: October 1 - December 31
* Winter: January 1 - March 31
* Spring: April 1 - June 30
See Table 15 Unit 18 Faculty (Pre-Six Year Lecturers) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is at an annual salary range $73,107 to $87,294, which will then be prorated due to teaching workload based on appointment percentage.
This position is represented by the University Council - American Federation of Teachers: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/non-senate-instructional/contract/. Internal applicants will be considered for reappointment prior to the consideration of external applicants.
Education, training, professional experience, or other forms of proven expertise in the subject matter to be covered by the course; evidence of experience and success with teaching and other forms of presenting the relevant substantive material to audiences comparable to students taking the course.
Curriculum Vitae - Most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter - Cover letter outlining experience and proposed courses.
Course Syllabi - Proposed syllabus/syllabi.
Statement of Teaching - Statement of proposed courses and/or teaching experience.
Evaluations of Teaching - Student evaluations of teaching in previous course(s), if available.
(Optional)Statement of Research - Statement of research experience.
(Optional)Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- 2-5 required (contact information only)
Please provide contact information for two references.
Help contact: stacey@luskin.ucla.edu
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
- "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
Salary : $73,107 - $87,294